CVE-2026-35641

HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration file.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 4/10/2026Modified: 4/14/2026

Related Intelligence (1)

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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-35641 — OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in ...

OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controll

CVE-2026-35641
NIST NVD

References (3)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploitMitigationhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installationThird Party Advisoryhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploitMitigation